complex and developmental trauma Therapists in Oregon
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Robyn Gibbs, LCSW
LCSW · Eugene, OR
I specialize in supporting women navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of overthinking, even as you try…
Lynn Otto
LPC · Newberg, OR
Hello there, fellow human! If you feel like you've somehow lost your footing or gotten stuck, and the future you once imagined no longer seems possible, I hope you'll consider…
Dawn Myers
Pre-Licensed Professional · Lake Oswego, OR
Accepting new clients in May! You’re thoughtful and self-aware, yet stuck in patterns that keep showing up in your relationships. Maybe you and your partner have the same argument…
Aja Meadows
Marriage & Family Therapist · Albany, OR
Life can feel overwhelming and you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and perspectives that can make a difference in your life and…
Olivia Kimmel
PsyD, CMPC · Beaverton, OR
Even with challenges, stress, or trauma in our lives, we can make choices to move towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach,…
Carmen Heidecke LLC
LPC
It takes strength to seek help, especially when life feels heavy or unclear. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the aftermath of difficult life events,…
Healing Roots Therapy
LPC, LMHC, RYT · Portland, OR
I help trauma survivors break free from old, damaging patterns and reconnect with a sense of safety and self-worth. My clients are often high-achievers and perfectionists who feel…
Payam Ghassemlou
MFT, SEP, Ph.D. · Portland, OR
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.…
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